Archives Oct. 10, 2014

Have you ever wondered why sport and drama are so popular?! For one, there is no homework, of course! More importantly, though, children can move! There are not many youngsters happy to be stuck on their chair all day, particularly in summer, so what a treat to be able to stretch, bounce and run. Joining up the dots, to make the heavier subjects a little lighter, let’s bring movement into the classroom. There are activities that naturally involve standing and walking but, let’s face it, the desk and chair ...

How do you cope when the sun is out and there’s still so much to do?! The answer is surely to treat yourself! A blast of sunshine and deep breath of fresh air can do wonders to boost moral. Better still, a brisk walk, kick about or swim can freshen up the grey cells ready for the next instalment. If the clock is ticking and the pressure is too much, how about star jumps whilst reciting something useful (conjugations, times tables, prime numbers). If you have a lovely, helpful person about, they could quiz you, challenge you even. How ...